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On April 8, during the eclipse, librarians, Jane Lingafelter and Robin Van Iwaarden, look at the sun using solar viewers, while on the field. Students and staff spent time on the field during the eclipse. The next partial eclipse in Missouri wont be till 2045.
Lafayette students, staff observe eclipse
Social Studies teacher Steve Klawiter will have his AP World History class take the digital exam this May. He said he looks forward to seeing how his students will perform on the exam. “Its been very clear theyre moving towards digital. Since the pandemic started, theyve been putting the pieces in place to go digital, Klawiter said. “I think that ultimately it’s going to be more beneficial because with systems like Canvas and Google Classroom, students are used to more digital activities and less handwriting activities.” 
Nine AP exams will transition to digital format in 2025, additional six in 2026
Rockwood School District is currently writing a curriculum for a new womens history course, which will be offered in the 2025-2026 school year. Social studies teacher Jodie Lee will teach it at LHS.
Women’s history course to be offered during 2025-2026 school year
On March 13, the Presidents Forum hosted a “Meet The Candidates” event at the Rockwood School District Administrative Annex. A student from each of Rockwood’s four high schools was chosen to ask candidates three questions and more questions were asked from anonymous PTO members.
Three school board candidates run for two seats, election April 2
Adolescent rates of problem gambling behaviors are double that of adult rates. Cait Huble, Director of Communications at the National Council on Problem Gambling said that this increase could be caused by online games which have blurred the lines between gaming and gambling.
High School Roller
This lancer banner was added to the front gym in 1991. This banner features the Louie the Lancer on his horse.
What’s a Lancer?
In a routine based off of the Hindu gods Krishna and Radha, sophomore Hritika Malugu and Brentwood High School freshman Meenakshi Kadungath strike a pose. Malugus favorite routine is also based off of Krishna. My favorite dance piece is probably Asainthadum which is a classical piece about how everyone is happy when Krishna is around. It’s really dynamic and has a lot of fun steps, Malugu said.
Eye on Art: Hritika Malugu
Sophmore Halah Almuttan started her buisness, Halah’s Sweet Treats during fall this year. Other than selling a variety of self-made goods such as cinamon rolls, bunt cakes and churros, she also takes custom orders for treats like cakes, chocolate covered strawberries and cupcakes.
People Of Lafayette: Halah Almuttan
On April 8, during the eclipse, librarians, Jane Lingafelter and Robin Van Iwaarden, look at the sun using solar viewers, while on the field. Students and staff spent time on the field during the eclipse. The next partial eclipse in Missouri wont be till 2045.
Lafayette students, staff observe eclipse
Before leaving to Trick-or-Treat for cans in 2021, volunteers met in the Commons. Senior Daisy Foster met one of her best friends while collecting cans.
The Best Time I Ever Volunteered: Daisy Foster
Sophomore Chase Roeder hits against Lindbergh on April 17. The Lancers won the game 2-1.
Boys track wins meet, baseball goes undefeated this week
Junior Conner McCown putts during the Webster Cup Invitational tournament. McCown placed 13th with a round of 77.
Boys volleyball undefeated, golf places 2nd and 3rd at tournaments
Eyes looking upfield, senior Emily Derucki brushes by her defender. Earlier this year, Derucki received the Bob Kehoe Future Star Award from the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. Derucki leads the team with 4 goals so far this season.
Volleyball and soccer stay perfect, track finishes 1st at invitational
After their win against Eureka in the Battle of 109, seniors Cam Callaham and Sam Classen jump in celebration. The Lancers beat the Wildcats 8-4.
Boys Volleyball, girls soccer start undefeated, boys lacrosse win Battle of 109
After their Battle of 109 win March 28, Head Coach Jason Seidel gives a team talk. The Lancers beat the Wildcats 8-4.
New lacrosse coach seeks to maintain success of prior leadership, improve Lafayette standing
In front of her TV, junior Maddy Cox stares at the opening screen of the docuseries Quiet on Set. The docuseries featured Nikelodeon cast and crew members talking about abuse they went through while working on and off set.
Child Actors, Adult Problems
In Irish Wish, Maddie Kelly (played by Lindsay Lohan) makes a wish that changes her life. In the end, Kelly is forced to decide between two guys she has feelings for.
Irish Wish offers charming romance, lacks overall plot depth
The animated version of Avatar: The Last Airbender first aired on Nickelodeon while the live action version is available for streaming on Netflix. Both series featured the same characters with similar storylines.
Netflix remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender lacks personality shown in animated version
SeaWorld currently has three locations in the US. One in San Diego, Orlando and San Antonio.
Mistreatment towards orcas, dolphins at SeaWorld leave them distressed
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This lancer banner was added to the front gym in 1991. This banner features the Louie the Lancer on his horse.
What’s a Lancer?
Social Studies teacher Lori Zang-Berns lectures to her class about different world governments
Former students, colleagues celebrate retirees
On April 8, during the eclipse, librarians, Jane Lingafelter and Robin Van Iwaarden, look at the sun using solar viewers, while on the field. Students and staff spent time on the field during the eclipse. The next partial eclipse in Missouri wont be till 2045.
Lafayette students, staff observe eclipse
Undefined team captain, Keira Makalintal, and member, Hailey Miller, perform a skit in the Lafayette theater at their March show. Undefineds final show will be on Friday, April 12th, at 3:45 pm and 7:00 pm.
Undefined to end improv season with final show
Vintage Vinyl, found in the Delmar Loop, was opened in 1990 and has since become a part of St. Louiss music community.
Community reflects on impact of vinyl shop
At Barnes & Noble, senior Vedika Kumar participated in Blind Date with a Book. During this event, books are wrapped in paper with descriptive words that give a hint about the novel, and individuals are free to choose which one they want to buy.
To the next chapter
After finishing their tests in history teacher Steve Klawiters class, students can participate in an optional trivia section. While Klawiter usually doesnt offer rewards for the highest score on the trivia section, it offers a way for students to decompress after unit tests.
History teacher provides de-stressing activities to students
Freshman Emi Limon competes in the 2022 World Kickboxing and Karate Union Championship in Wales. Even though Limon has only been doing karate for three years, he won four medals at the October competition— a gold medals in Weapons with Music and Korean Forms, a silver medal in Hardstyle Forms and a bronze medal in Weapons with no Music.
Kicking the competition
As seen in the Image, some Lancers tell the unique stories and meanings behind their names.
What’s In a Name?
Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law
Pi Day celebrates the mathematical symbol of pi. People like math teacher Kevin OGorman have celebrated by eating pie and pizza on March 14.
Pi Day offers opportunity to learn more about symbol, eat pie
March 1 is National Compliment Day. A theory taught in AP Psychology mentions the benefits of both giving and receiving compliments.
Listen In: Giving compliments provides benefits for giver, receiver
Throughout her house, junior Jessica Guan has decorations for the Lunar New Year. Her favorite are the fish, which promise auspiciousness.
Listen In: Lunar New Year celebration holds tradition, culture
Class of 2011 graduate Charles Zimmerman (middle) is paired with Bonne Bedingfield (left) and Rabiha Sami (right) to form the Sugar Bandits, a culinary arts team on Holiday Wars. Team Sugar Bandits went into the finale and finished 2nd out of nine teams.
Listen In: Competition show builds friendship, learning opportunities
To introduce kids to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, gifted teacher Shannon Batt put together a display. She is a certified Choctaw artist and was able to teach gifted students at Lafayette the art of beading.
Listen In: Native American Heritage Month offers gifted teacher opportunity to teach culture
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The Class of 2018-2019 graduated at the Chaifetz Arena on May 22, 2019. In 2020 and 2021, Graduation was at the POWERplex.

Chaifetz Arena new COVID policy raises graduation concerns

Caoimhe Farris, Staff Reporter • January 18, 2022

The Chaifetz Arena, part of the St. Louis University (SLU) campus, has hosted Lafayette graduations since 2009. Chaifetz's new COVID-19 safety policy, implemented on Dec. 18, 2021, is requiring any...

At the Freshman Orientation on Aug. 19, 2021, Class of of 2025 members were required to wear masks as they learned about the school. The mask mandate has been in place for a year since the return to school on Nov. 12, 2020, following the COVID-19 outbreak. There was a short break from the mandate in the summer of 2021 when infection numbers in the area dropped significantly.

Rockwood will extend mask mandate through Feb. 3 to address rising COVID numbers

Jack Daws, Vijay Viswanathan, Cece Beckmann, Devan Ellison, and Juli Mejia • January 13, 2022

The Rockwood Board of Education (BOE) has voted to extend the district's existing mask mandate until Feb. 3 in response to rising COVID-19 cases across the district. Data shared by Interim Superintendent...

In December of 2021, junior Ella Stone decorates her cupcakes for a project in Culinary Arts 1. Hands-on classes similar to Baking and Pastry will do final assessments in the form of projects and assignments and vary from class to class.

Courses may opt for alternate forms of assessment rather than traditional final exam

Makayla Archambeault and Juli Mejia • January 11, 2022

While final exams typically cast an intimidating shadow on the average high school experience, the Rockwood School District is now in its second year of replacing a traditional final exam for every course...

All Boys Arent Blue, Crank, Gender Queer, Looking for Alaska, The Haters and Where I End And You Begin are books that were recently challenged in the Rockwood School District, with all six books decided to be retained without restriction. Objections to most of the books centered around language and content that critics considered inappropriate. Multiple parents spoke out against these books during recent Board of Education (BOE) meetings on Oct. 21 and Nov. 18 at Crestview Middle School and Eureka High School.

Controversial books remain in Rockwood libraries despite challenges

Juli Mejia and Vijay Viswanathan • January 4, 2022

Parents and other community members came to a Board of Education (BOE) meeting on Oct. 21 and spoke about their disapproval of certain books available in school libraries across the district. In addition,...

Drama teacher Natasha Fischer chose to direct the 2022 musical, SpongBob, after learning the scripts messages of selflessness and community. The musical is scheduled to be performed on Feb. 10-12 in the Theater.

Lafayette Theater Company begins preparations for SpongeBob The Musical

Caroline Black, Staff Reporter • January 2, 2022

Rehearsal for this year’s musical, SpongeBob, is already in full swing. Auditions were held on Nov. 10-11 with rehearsals beginning a week before Thanksgiving. Performances will take place in the Lafayette...

The Botanical Gardens Garden Glow includes a tunnel of lights for visitors to walk through and take pictures in. Popular holiday lights have offered unique ways for people to take holiday pictures.

Area attractions offer variety of holiday lights, unique displays

Samantha Haney, Opinions Editor / Legend Social Media Manager • December 23, 2021

 

Class of 2007 alumni Lauren Weibert wins first place for Slopestyle at the 2019 Deaflympics in Italy. Weibert has held her title since 2015, having won gold in Slopestyle at her first Deaflympics in Russia as well.

Take it From Me: Lauren Weibert

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief • December 20, 2021

Her jacket tucked in towards her, the wind pushed feverishly against the floor. With every glide, her body shifted and swayed, leaving a trail of sugar-like snow in her tracks. The nose of the board held...

During the patron comments section of the Dec. 16 Board of Education meeting, Interim Superintendent Tim Ricker listens with the Board to each comment. As Superintendent, Ricker works closely with the board, including Directors Thomas Dunn and Loralee Mondl, whose terms expire this year and will be filled during the April 5, 2022 election.

Board of Education approves mask-recommended mitigation strategy to begin Jan. 18

Makayla Archambeault • December 17, 2021

A capacity crowd showed up for the Dec. 16 Board of Education meeting at Crestview Middle School primarily to voice their opinion on the proposal to update the Rockwood Safe Together Plan concerning COVID...

During Scott Holtmanns 5th Hour Biomedical Science class, senior George Tambassis, sophomore Ellie Kipper and freshman Sreeram Manchkalapud dissect a heart. Currently, Rockwood has a mask policy in place at all its schools. On Dec. 13, interim superintendent Tim Ricker sent an email to staff announcing Rockwoods plan to vote on switching to a mask-recommended policy beginning on Jan. 3 in schools during the Dec. 16 Board of Education meeting.

Rockwood School Board set to vote on new mitigation strategies plan this week

Makayla Archambeault • December 13, 2021

At the Rockwood Board of Education's regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 16, the board members will be voting on a plan to implement changes to its COVID-19 mitigation strategies which will feature a new...

The mask mandate was lifted in St. Louis County following a letter from the Acting Health Department leader Dr. Faisal Khan. Khan still recommends that everyone continue to wear masks in indoor places. Currently, the Rockwood School District has not made a move to remove its own mask mandate in schools.

Students, staff weigh in on St. Louis County mask mandate removal

Juli Mejia, Morgan Vehige, and Vijay Viswanathan • December 10, 2021

St. Louis County’s mask mandate was removed on Dec. 9 following a letter from the St. Louis County’s Department of Health saying that the Sept. 27 Facing Covering order had been rescinded.  Acting...

STL Spark encourages its members and those outside of the organization to participate in Festive Fridays. Participants are asked to wear a dress or a tie in order to help raise awareness for human trafficking in the month of December, supporting their saying, Its more than a dress.

More than a dress

Molly Brim and Morgan Vehige • December 1, 2021

“The statistics of [human trafficking] are so real. I’ve never realized how prominent of an issue it was in the St. Louis area. As you learn more about it, you realize that it’s all around you and...

A consultant from the firm School Exec Connect, Kevin OMara, makes a presentation at the Nov, 18 Board of Education meeting, outlining a profile of desired qualities of the districts next superintendent. The profile was created based on data collected from community members, parents, staff members and students in surveys and focus groups.

Search for new superintendent continues as consultant shares updates at Nov. 18 Board meeting

Juli Mejia, Editor In Chief • November 19, 2021

Almost from the moment former Rockwood Superintendent Mark Miles announced his resignation in April of the 2020-2021 school year, The Board of Education (BOE) has been searching for someone new to fill...

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